Why Your Team Needs This Integration
Let's cut to the chase: if you're using Worksuite to manage 50+ contractors, you're already drowning in status updates, payment requests, and task approvals. ApproveThis acts like your approval bouncer – it automatically routes decisions to the right people, chases down slackers with reminders, and keeps a paper trail so you're not playing detective later.
Here's the kicker: Worksuite knows what needs to happen. ApproveThis handles the who said yes. Together, they turn "Hey, did anyone approve that freelancer's invoice?" into a process that actually works while you're sleeping.
How It Works (Without the Tech Babble)
We're using Zapier as the middleman here – no coders required. Set up simple "if this happens in Worksuite, do this in ApproveThis" rules. Worksuite triggers (like a new task or payment request) kick off approval workflows that live in ApproveThis. Approvers get email links – no need to log into Worksuite, which is clutch when dealing with external clients or execs who hate new logins.
Zapier handles the heavy lifting, so your IT team won't hate you. We'll walk through setup later, but first...
Real Scenarios Where This Saves Your Ass
For HR Teams: Contractor Payments That Don't Require 12 Follow-Ups
Marketing agencies and software shops – this one's for you. Every time a freelancer submits hours in Worksuite, ApproveThis can:
- Auto-create an approval request with rate validation (using calculated fields to flag overages)
- Route to project leads first, then accounting if over $5K (approval thresholds at work)
- Update Worksuite payment status automatically when approved
No more "I approved that last week!" emails. Finance teams get clean records, contractors get paid faster, and you get to stop playing mediator.
For Project Managers: Task Approvals That Don't Kill Momentum
Construction firms and event planners – imagine this: A subcontractor marks a task complete in Worksuite. ApproveThis immediately:
- Notifies your site supervisor via email (they can approve/reject from their phone)
- Escalates to the client after 24hrs (vacation delegation prevents logjams)
- Auto-locks the task in Worksuite until formally approved
Field teams keep moving, clients stay in the loop, and you avoid costly rework from rushed sign-offs.
For Legal Teams: Compliance Without the Paranoia
Healthcare and financial services companies – this combo handles your dirty work:
New contractor onboarded in Worksuite? ApproveThis triggers a sequential approval chain: hiring manager → compliance officer → legal. Everyone gets context from Worksuite's profile, approvals happen in order, and the audit trail is automatic. No more lost NDAs or rogue consultants.
Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind
Here's the 3-step version:
- Connect the Apps: Create a Zapier account (free tier works), then link Worksuite and ApproveThis
- Pick Your Trigger: Choose a Worksuite event (new task, payment request, etc.)
- Build the Approval Flow: Use ApproveThis to set who approves what, with conditions like:
Example: "If contractor rate > $150/hr, require CFO approval" using conditional logic
Pro tip: Start with one process (like invoice approvals) before automating everything. Your team will thank you.
Why This Beats "Just Using Worksuite"
Worksuite's great at tracking work. Approvals? Not so much. Without ApproveThis, you're stuck with:
→ Manual email chains that get ignored
→ Spreadsheets that lie about who approved what
→ Clients who "forget" to sign off on scope changes
ApproveThis adds the structure big teams need without the corporate BS. Features like approval groups let marketing agencies get client sign-off before developers start work, while real-time tracking gives HR visibility into contractor onboarding bottlenecks.
Who Actually Benefits From This?
→ 50-500 employee companies where department silos cause approval delays
→ Teams using Worksuite with 20+ contractors across different projects
→ Industries with compliance needs (healthcare, legal, finance) where audit trails matter
If you're a 10-person startup, this is overkill. But if "approval chaos" is slowing growth, keep reading.
Bottom Line: This Isn't About Software
It's about fixing the approval black holes that make your team look disorganized. ApproveThis + Worksuite via Zapier gives you:
→ Fewer "Did you approve that?!" Slack emergencies
→ Faster contractor onboarding (we're talking days saved)
→ Legal/compliance teams that stop breathing down your neck
And because ApproveThis approvers don't need Worksuite licenses, you can loop in clients or execs without blowing your budget.
Next Steps (No Commitment)
→ Grab a free ApproveThis trial – takes 10 minutes to set up
→ Check Worksuite's integration docs if you're new to Zapier
→ Or schedule a 15-minute demo to see real client workflows
Worst case? You automate one annoying approval process and save 3 hours/week. Best case? You finally fix the contractor chaos that's been stressing your team.
Integrate with Worksuite Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for Worksuite
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Worksuite
Create ApproveThis requests for partner availability changes
When a partner's availability changes, streamline the approval process by creating an approval request in ApproveThis. This automation ensures all availability changes are reviewed and approved promptly, keeping everyone informed.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Partner Availability Changed
Triggers when partner availability changes.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Receive ApproveThis workflows for updated payment statuses
Keep track of all payment status changes by initiating a new ApproveThis workflow. This integration helps ensure that any updated payment statuses are properly reviewed and documented through automated approval processes.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Payment Status Changed
Triggers when payment status changes (eg. after marked as approved).
Action
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.
Create ApproveThis requests for new Worksuite tasks
Automate task approvals by creating an approval request in ApproveThis whenever a new task is created in Worksuite. This helps ensure all tasks are appropriately reviewed and authorized, streamlining the team's workflow.
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Task
Triggers when a new task is created within any project.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create ApproveThis requests for updated task statuses
Ensure task status changes are properly documented and reviewed by automatically creating an ApproveThis request. This helps streamline task management and maintain clarity within the team regarding task updates.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Task Status Changed
Triggers when task status changes (eg. after marked as accepted).
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Update Worksuite payments for approved requests
After an ApproveThis request is approved or denied, ensure payment entries in Worksuite are updated accordingly. This automation helps maintain accurate financial records and streamlines payment processing.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Update Payment
Updates existing payment.
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